A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4145342 Details
Epoch: 192 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4147271 epoch_slot_no: 71 block_no: 4145165 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1857 time: 2020-05-10 22:08:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x821729d2996aa1f21d395b7b51717b9f2fe5ab56256c5c406a54fd96c10b1898Block Operator
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